Apostolicity Flashcards
What is apostolic ministry?
It is the role and work of individuals or groups empowered by the Holy Spirit to establish, nurture, and extend the Christian faith. It involves spiritual gifts, leadership, teaching, evangelism, and the establishment of churches. In essence, it means the leadership passed down from the apostles
What is the nature of apostolic ministry?
It is rooted in the teachings and example of the original apostles, it continues from early church leaders to modern day leaders, and it involves transformation, bringing about spiritual renewal in individuals and communities.
What is apostolic faith?
It is belief rooted in the Apostles’ teachings
Who is the central figure of apostolic faith?
Jesus Christ
Who empowers the believers?
The Holy Spirit
What is the foundation of truth?
The scriptures
What are the apostolic scriptures?
It is the Bible as the inspired word of God, written and used by the Apostles
How are the books of the apostolic scriptures/Bible chosen?
Through the Christian canon/canonicity
What is the Nicene creed composed of?
It is the summary of the Apostolic scriptures/composed of the acts of the apostles.
